Tipple near head of Sulphur Creek tributary. A tipple is a structure used at a mine to load the extracted product (e.g., coal, ores) for transport, typically into railroad hopper cars. In the United States, tipples have been frequently associated with coal mines, but they have also been used for hard rock mining. North of Coalmont, IN. About 300 ft. N. and 1250 ft. E. of southwest corner, section 19, T.9N.-R.7W., Clay County, Jasonville Quadrangle, Indiana. Other observations: A gasoline tank, now stationary, but once truck mounted had a 1958 license plate. Tipple apparently has not operated for years.